Am I Just Too Good for You?

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ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT FOR HIGH HOLYDAYS book now HERE Question of the Week:   Is it possible to be too good? I sometimes think that if I keep on working on myself, I will always stay single because I will be too far ahead of the guys out there. Do I need to limit my self-improvement? Answer:   I wouldn't worry about that. You can never be too good. I'd be worried about something else.  It is sometimes easy to confuse being righteous with being self-righteous. But in fact the two are worlds apart. A righteous person always sees the good in others. A self-righteous person can't get over their own goodness. I'm sure you can imagine which of the two is better company. That's why the great Chassidic master, the Chozeh of Lublin, said, "I prefer a wicked person who knows they are wicked, to a righteous person who knows they are righteous." The first has a certain openness, because they know they have a lot to learn. The second is so self-satisfied they leave no room for others in their life. Even self-improvement can sometimes be just another form of self-absorption. Like the self-help addict that is so busy becoming a better person they don't have time for anyone else. "I'd love to help you but I am working on my compassion right now."   Don't take yourself too seriously. Take others seriously. Notice their needs, and try to be there for them. Notice their goodness, and try to learn from them. Then you will not only be a good person, you will also be good company.    Good Shabbos, Rabbi Moss To subscribe CLICK HERE or email rabbimoss@nefesh.com.au  NEW AUDIO CLASSES In-depth studies in chassidic thought Confusing the Satan The Kid That No One Believed In Which King in Which Field? - the makings of a metaphor WELCOME OUR NEW BOCHRIM! The Nefesh Team is about to grow bigger.  For the first time ever, we are bringing two rabbinical students (aka Bochrim) to work for our community. They arrive in Sydney this coming week. Mendel Moses from London and Avrohom Polichenko from California will be joining the Nefesh family for a year. They are energetic, learned and talented young men who have lots of new and fresh ideas to share with us. Avrohom (above) and Mendel (right) will devote a few hours a day to continue their rabbinical studies, and the rest of the day and night work on Nefesh projects including: - one-on-one learning sessions  - group classes  - programs for teens and kids - social events  - home visits  Here is where you come in. Are you interested in any of the following? - Learning: We can set up a time for you to study Torah with one of the bochrim, either one-on-one or in a group. This is an amazing opportunity to learn topics of your choice at a time that suits you. - Bar Mitzvah Lessons: The bochrim can teach bar mitzvah boys everything they need to prepare for their big day.  - Meals: Would you like to host the bochrim for dinner? You can take them out or get take away for them, and you get to spend some time with them. If you like they can come and learn with you or your kids before or after dinner!  - Money: We need to look after the bochrim's travel and living expenses. Please consider sponsoring: a week's rent - $240 a week of breakfast and lunch - $180 a month's petrol - $60 Just click here:  These guys are excited to come and pump more energy into our community, so please help us welcome them.  SHABBOS SERVICES TIMES AND COMMUNITY INFO  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, 8 September, 2017 |17 Elul 5777 Candle Lighting.................... 5:24pm  Mincha................................ 5:35pm Friday Evening Service.......... 6:00pm Kiddush sponsored by Vitali Broyda in honour of yohrzeit of his grandmother, Chaya bas Moshe- long life   Shabbos, 9 September, 2017 | 18 Elul 5777 In depth Parsha class............... 9:00am Children's program.................. 10:45am Shabbos Morning Service ........ 10:00am- 12:20pm  Followed by Kiddush   Mincha with Pirkei Ovos Ch 3 & 4 followed by Seudah Shlishis ............  ...... 5:20pm Gematria and story by Rev Amzalak.......... 5:40pm Shiur with Rabbi Moss.......... ...................6:00pm Shabbos ends and Maariv.................. ..... 6:20pm Followed by Havdalah   WEEKDAY SHACHARIS SERVICES Sunday ........................................ 8:00am Mon - Fri....................................... 7:00am Latest Shema this week................... 8:56am   MAZAL TOV TO Yosi & Naomi Barukh on the birth of a son and to the grandparents Girgee and Israel Barukh   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Mendel Sufrin........ 20 Elul/ Monday 11 September Aron Sufrin............ 20 Elul/ Monday 11 September Dafna Behrman...... 20 Elul/ Monday 11 September Nick Hedges........... 24 Elul/ Friday 15 September Michelle Samuel..... 24 Elul/ Friday 15 September   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO Melanie & Jethro Marks.... 19 Elul/ Sunday 10 Sept Morice & Allan Levenstein.... 22 Elul/ Wed 13 Sept   LONG LIFE TO Nurit Eckowitz for her late mother Hedy Wieder Chava bat David....... 18 Elul/ Saturday 9 September Sandi Einstein and Michael Martin for their late mother and grandmother Tsira Basa Bas Hirsch Leib ...... 21 Elul/ Tuesday 12 September   To make a donation for a birthday, an Aliyah, a Yahrzeit or anything else,  please click here.

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